 August 2010 Programs
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 Urban Sustainability Series: Street Food Activism in ATL
Wednesday, August 4, 7:30-9:00pm--
Join us in welcoming local food activist Hayley Richardson as she shares her experiences of helping to organize the campaign for safe, affordable, and legal access to street food in the Atlanta metro area. Don't think street vending is a social justice issue? Hayley will change your mind as she illustrates the many economic, social, and culinary benefits a thriving street vending market would bring to Atlanta. Don't miss this opportunity to learn more about this movement and how you can get involved!
Click here to learn more about the Atlanta Street Food Coalition
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The Great Charis Clean-Up
Saturday August 7 & 14, 8am-11am
"Want to spruce up your favorite feminist hang out? Join us to clean inside and out and tend our garden. Email Charisvolunteers@yahoo.com if you are interested in volunteering. Feisty feminists, food, fun and, of course, cleaning supplies will be provided!" |
 Women Writing Baseball
Thursday, August 5, 7:30-9:00pm
Join us in welcoming four very important baseball scholars: Dorothy Seymour Mills (A Woman's Work: Writing Baseball History with Harold Seymour & Chasing Baseball: Our Obsession with Its History, Numbers, People and Places); Christina Kahrl (Co-founder of Baseball Prospectus);Judith Testa (Sal Maglie: Baseball's Demon Barber); and Cecilia Tan (The 50 Greatest Yankee Games, 50 Greatest Red Sox Games, White Flames.) Don't miss your chance to talk baseball with four of the sport's greatest scholars and writers, all of whom just happen to be women.
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 Writing With Intent
Monday, August 9 and 23, 6:30-8:30pm
This facilitated group is open to all writers of fiction and creative non-fiction who want a serious group to provide constructive criticism, motivational exercises, and interpersonal accountability to keep their writing on track. We do in group exercises and critiques with an eye towards individual improvement and the eventual goal of publication. Writers are encouraged to bring copies of their work to share for critique. Please direct
inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org.
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 Get Organized With Judith Kolberg
Thursday, August 12, 7:30-9:00pm
Let award-winning professional organizer and author, Judith Kolberg, help you on your road to a less-cluttered and more productive life. Just in time for the new school year or for your fall cleaning, you'll discover Judith's top tips for getting your life (or at least some of your stuff) in order! Whether your are chronically disorganized, or just need some good suggestions Judith is sure to provide some helpful hints!
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 Faiths and Feminisms: Sex and Spirituality in the Christian Church with Dr. Mary Anne Bellinger
Wednesday, August 18, 7:30-9:00pm
Join us for a provocative Faiths and Feminisms led by Rev. Dr. Mary Anne Allen Bellinger, who is a Deacon as well as the Education Coordinator for the First Afrikan Church's HIV/AIDS Initiative. Dr. Bellinger will lead a discussion examining the connections between sexuality and spirituality as it relates to the church and will ask listeners to consider the various ways that our understanding of sex and sexuality have affected the way(s) in which we see and conceptualize God/the divine. Dr. Bellinger's most recent publications include the articles "Sexuality and Spirituality in the Black Church" and part one of "Living with HIV as a Woman of Faith." Don't miss this exciting discussion.
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 Cliterati Open No-Mic Featuring Lacey Roop
Thursday, August 19, 7:30-9:00pm
Charis & Cliterati pair up to present an inviting and fierce open mic & reading series on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Hosted by the anarchic spoken word team of Karen G and Theresa Davis, members of the Art Amok Slam Team, this series cultivates the voices of authors, novices and an assortment of poets, songstresses and storytellers. August's feature is Lacey Roop, a prize winning poet who is considered one of the most inspirational and mesmerizing new poets to enter the scene with her humble honesty, captivating performances, and awe-inspiring stanzas
inquiries to elizabeth@chariscircle.org.
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 Akoma Book Group
Saturday, August 21,
10:30am-12:00pm
The Akoma Book Club (of Women Healing Women) is open to any woman seeking camaraderie with like-minded women for fun, self empowerment and growth. August's book pick is The 5 Love Languages by Dr. Gary Chapman. Bestselling author, Chapman, guides couples in identifying, understanding, and speaking their partner's primary love language-quality time, words of affirmation, gifts, acts of service, or physical touch. By learning the five love languages, you and your partner will discover your unique love languages and learn practical steps to express your love for each other.
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 Queer Literary Fiction Book Group
Wednesday, August 25, 7:00-8:30pm
This facilitated book group discusses books which feature queer characters/ storylines as well as a strong attention to literary craft and style. August's book pick is Trumpet by Jackie Kay. A story about the death of transgendered jazz musician, Joss Moody, and the stories his survivors tell about his death after the media discovers his sex was assigned female at birth.
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